Rescue Heroes - The Movie (2003)

Rescue Heroes: The Movie is easily the brawny team's most exciting and entertaining animated story to date. Talk about a bad day at the office: When a volcano in Ecuador spouts an unknown element into the atmosphere, a series of mysterious lightning storms create worldwide havoc, from avalanches in Switzerland to bursting dams in Thailand to fires in American forests. The Rescue Heroes scamper over the globe saving lives, but nothing, it seems, can avert a planetary cataclysm once these storms merge in the atmosphere. Complicating matters is an unknown illness striking team leader Billy Blazes, and a bad case of arrogance and insubordination that grounds Rocky Canyon at a critical time. Rescue Heroes: The Movie is far and away more visually pleasing and dramatic than episodes from the Heroes' television show. CGI animation allows more creative angles, movement, and changing backgrounds--very handy for a story spread over much of the Earth. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

Safe movie for kids

I am fairly careful of what my children watch on tv. They basically only watch videos that I pre-approve. This is one of those videos that I feel good about having my children watch. With two boys, ages 4 and 5, it becomes increasingly difficult to find movies that they enjoy, which are also acceptible (very little violence, the "bad guys" can't be too bad, etc...). This movie keeps their interest and has a strong theme of teamwork, doing good for others and serving your community. April 7, 2008

Stick with the Original TV Episodes

I was disappointed with how the characters were changed, especially the women who now spew lines such as "This is why we accessorize" and "I'll be fine just as soon as I fix my hair and make up." You would never know from this movie that Wendy Waters is second-in-command.

Also, rather than teaching about the value of safety and teamwork (as the TV show does), this is an action flick -- characters take stupid chances and showboat. I recommend that you stick with the DVDs of the original episodes such as Rescue Heroes Adventure Collection Volume 1

This movie is not appropriate for children under the age of 8 due to (1) scary situations that could reasonably result in death or serious injury particularly of characters' parents and siblings, and (2) the depiction of anger and verbal bullying. January 26, 2008

A lot of drama for little kids

We are normaly big fans of the Rescue Heros, I think they just packed too many disasters into one dvd. As my son watched the film I could'nt help but notice how tense he was. I asked if he was afraid, he said a little bit. Maybe he is still too young (7) for so much drama. December 31, 2007

Nice story, exciting for kids, so-so animation

My 4-year-old enjoyed this movie immensely, and we were happy to have an "action" movie to show him that didn't promote violence, but rather heroism. We're big fans of the Rescue Heroes toys are are disappointed that they've been discontinued.

Overall, the movie is entertaining, perhaps a bit long, and the animation is mediocre, but if you're looking for an exciting, non-violent action movie for young children, this fits the bill nicely! December 22, 2007

My boys loved it!

OK, so maybe it's not the end-all in animation and script writing. But my 3-year-old and 6-year-old loved the movie and have watched it numerous times. I appreciate the great message Rescue Heroes sends to our young ones -- especially boys--that reinforces safety, helping others and integrity. It's hard to find something that's not about fighting and poor behavior. I know Rescue Heroes toys, etc. are no longer in being manufactured, but perhaps Steven Spielberg will make a contemporary feature film and it'll start a whole new trend!! September 5, 2007

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